Continental Extreme Contacts DWS
01-06-2012, 03:22 PM
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My Ride: '06 530i, '07 C280 4matic, '98 ML320
Those are not for everyday use. They MAY help prevent flatspots when the vehicle is stored for longer duration (like several months at a time).
01-06-2012, 03:51 PM
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My Ride: BMW
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I read somewhere to keep the psi around 36 or 37 during the cold season to prevent flatspotting. If you think about it, colder temperatures make the air contract so a higher psi would help.
01-06-2012, 04:49 PM
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My Ride: 2004 545i SMG
I just got home from work... I will let them cool down and check the psi in the morning. If under 36 I will inflate and give that a try getting back to you with the results. BTW, probably the smoothest commute I have ever had in the 545i tonight!!!!
01-07-2012, 02:52 AM
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01-08-2012, 07:45 PM
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My Ride: PHINEASS. 2008 535i Alpine White/ Light Beige Dakota/ Dark Poplar with Sports, Premium, Navigation, Cold Weather, Comfort Access, Satellite Radio, Ipod & USB, Legal Tinted, All Weather Front, Rear and Trunk mats, Detailed and Clay Treated.
Model Year: 2008
Just ditched the run flats and installed a set of Michelin Pilot Sports A/S Plus tires. I have to say, that the ride is a lot smoother and quieter. It's too soon to give a broader review though.
01-09-2012, 01:31 AM
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My Ride: 2004 545i SMG
Well, I brought them up to 36 psi all around and have driven on them for two days...no joy. Still getting flatspotting in a bad way. So much so that I notice a distinct bounce shimmy after only a few hours cool down. When it goes away the ride is awesome, but those first few miles are awful. Any other suggestions?
01-09-2012, 09:09 AM
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My Ride: Metallic gray '05 545i Sport Black Leather with HUD, Step, Nav, PDC, CWP, K&N Air Filter, Black RPI scoop, Black painted calipers, 35% F1 Pinnacle tint, 19" RDSport RS-2F rims with Continental ExtremeContact DWs.
I've had the DWs for almost two years and run them at 38-40 PSI. Very smooth ride. Although the sidewalls are weaker than the Pilot Sports, they are quite a bit less and the tradeoff is worth it IMHO.
01-09-2012, 09:45 AM
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DWS are great but they are not made for agggressive driving, anything pass 90 or reach close like 80+ the tires start to wobble when you turn.. I thought it was my suspension but when I threw my summer tires back on no problems at all.